Cath Eddy, MBACP

About me

Hello and welcome, I'm Cath. I am an experienced, qualified counsellor. There are times in our lives, whether we are a young person or an adult, when we find we are struggling and we need someone to talk to in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I provide a warm, confidential environment, where you have the opportunity to be listened to and to explore some of the difficulties you may be experiencing.

WHO DO I WORK WITH?

​I work with young people. I recognise and understand that teenagers and adolescents experience emotional difficulties for a number of reasons. It may be due to a change in their circumstances, such as parental divorce or separation, loss of a loved one, the pressure to 'do well', bullying, lack of confidence or just general confusion in their life.

I work with adults on a wide range of life's issues. Some of these issues include abuse, anxiety, bullying, confidence, depression, family issues, grief and loss, personal boundaries, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming behaviours and work-related issues, (this list is not exhaustive).

Through my previous work as a nurse and midwife, I also specialise in working with and supporting women, and their families, who have experienced loss of pregnancy at any stage (including early or late miscarriage, stillbirth or termination).

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

This is up to you. You never know unless you try.... and only you can decide. Counselling is there for anyone who is facing difficult times, needing support or guidance or just needing someone to talk to.

We can arrange an initial meeting at a mutually convenient time and day to give us the chance to get to know each other. Here you'll have the opportunity to explain what you'd like to gain from counselling, to ask me questions about how I work and to see if you feel comfortable with me. It is also allows me the chance to check that I am able to offer you the help that you need.

There is no obligation to proceed, but if we both feel it is right, I'll meet with you weekly for your counselling sessions at my comfortable therapy room; sessions are usually at the same time on the same day each week, and will be for 50 minutes. Please email me or use the mobile number to get in touch.

I am situated in Alresford, 6 miles from Winchester with easy bus routes from the City. Car parking is available.

Training, qualifications & experience

Prior to embarking on my counselling journey I worked as a qualified nurse, (specialising in gynaecology) and subsequently became a midwife, I also was employed within the education system offering support to children and young adults for numerous years. This, coupled with my personal experience of counselling, prompted me to train as a counsellor.

Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a volunteer, counselling in a sixth form college. I also work with an organisation that counsels survivors of rape and sexual abuse (adults and under 18's.) Working as an integrative counsellor with core person-centred skills; this enables me to work with you as an individual, focusing on your specific experiences and needs.